Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 807 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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